opportunities at Management and
Development for Health (MDH) – HIV
opportunities
at Management and Development for Health (MDH) – HIV Counselling and taster
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
(re
advertised)
Management
and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit organization in Tanzania
contributing to address public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of
Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children; as well as
academic and nonacademic institutions to address the problems of Tuberculosis,
Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health and to undertake
initiatives to advance public health research, education, and services for
improving the lives of people.
In Dar
es Salaam, MDH supports the Government of Tanzania through the Municipal
councils of Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni, Ubungo and Kigamboni in implementation of
the program on HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment and monitoring of people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In order to strengthen the care and treatment of PLWHA in Dar
es Salaam, MDH on behalf of the above mentioned Municipal Councils seeks to
employ the following
staff:
I. HIV
COUNSELING AND TASTER (35)
Reports
to: Health Facility In-charge
Job
summary:
A HIV
Testing counselor requires extensive, current knowledge of the HIV prevention
measures.
Testing
counsellor must enjoy working with other people, have a compassionate nature and
be a
good
listener. A broad knowledge of diverse cultural beliefs and attitudes is often
necessary when
working
with diverse population.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
1.
He/She is responsible to create awareness and education on the existence of HTS
i.e. educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management
as well as basic health lifestyles.
2. To
serve as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care
centers.
3. To
provide on-going counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and
patient rights. Also to provide psychosocial support and assist with linkage to
referral services.
4. To
assess, document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
5. To
monitor the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control
materials/samples from laboratory department.
6. To be
in line with current HTS protocols/guidelines to ensure correct testing
services (periodic review of standard operating procedures with support from
laboratory department).
7. To
ensure safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the
necessary consumables for undertaking the HTS activities on time.
8. To
compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and/or quarterly to the HTS
coordinators on time.
9. To
keep accurate HTS records (logbooks, HTS registers, reports and
referral/linkage reports)
10. To
work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the
established performance targets/indicators.
11.
Ensure HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing
algorithm.
12. To
carry out any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.
QUALIFICATION
At
least Certificate in HTS Counseling and Testing (HIV&AIDS) from a
recognized Institution
A
candidate must have at least three years of experience on HIV testing services,
He/she
must have a valid practice license
Phlebotomy experience will be an added advantage.
HOW TO
APPLY:
Interested
candidates should submit their application letters, CVs, Certified photocopies
of
certificates
and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of
two
references.
Applications
should be submitted by 30th October, 2018 to the HR Manager, MDH through e-mail
hr@mdh-tz.org
or drop by hand at our MDH Mikocheni Office near New Regency Park Hotel.
Please
note; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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